Back to results
US 2014/0274394 A1Published application
Gaming controller system
AssigneeBby Solutions, Inc.
InventorMatthew Willis
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A tablet computer interface with additional motion based sensors and tactile controls.
Claims2
A gaming system comprising:
- a. a tablet computer;
- and
- b. a gaming cradle mechanically coupled to said tablet computer and electronically connected via a Bluetooth controller.
A gaming cradle for a tablet computer of the type having a touch screen interface, the gaming cradle comprising:
- a. a first and second tubes overlapping and forming a telescopic assembly;
- b. a thumb lever pivotally mounted in said tube assembly to protrude through at least one overlapping hole in said telescopic assembly;
- c. a left handle and a right handle;
- each of said handles coupled to said telescopic assembly, for grasping said tablet computer;
- d. first and second elastomeric pads attached to said handles for frictional engagement with said tablet computer.
- e. at least one of a button, a switch, and a joystick located on at least one of said grips;
- f. a cable connecting the left handle and the right handle;
- g. an electronics package having a Bluetooth transmitter;
- and
- h. a battery providing power to the electronics package located in at least one of said grips, whereby switch activation is transmitted to said tablet computer.
7 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.